12 passenger Crab Island pontoon boat rental
Overview
Our fleet of pontoon boats are the best on the Emerald Coast! Equipped with a bluetooth speaker and Bimini top for your comfort, your ride to the world renowned Crab Island is only minutes away! Be assured that our boats are well taken care of and our customer service is impeccable! We look forward to having you at our family and veteran owned company!
**Boat test required for DRIVERS born ON or AFTER January 1st, 1988**
What's Included
- Pontoon boat rental
- Instructions on how to operate boat
- Life Vest
- Boater's Safety Test
- Gratuity
Meeting Location
1201 A
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Once you arrive out our location you will check in at the blue building located by the boat ramp. You'll need to arrive with a credit card and valid government ID in hand. You'll need to complete our waiver agreement and briefing video. If you were born after January 1, 1988 you'll need to arrive one hour early to take our boater's safety test. Your time will start promptly at the time you book so please make plans for these requirements. Our riding area is Choctawhatchee Bay. We do not allow our boats in the Gulf of Mexico.
**Boat test required for DRIVERS born ON or AFTER January 1st, 1988**
All rentals require a damage deposit. There are two options for this. You can pay a non-refundable fee of $49 at check in or you can put a $200 hold on a credit card that is released when you bring the boat back as long as there is no damage. This deposit covers up to $500 in damage should anything happen to the boat while you have it.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Boats DO NOT come with drivers (captains) - call us to add one
- If you are driving the boat yourself -- Drivers MUST take a boat course if they are born ON or AFTER January 1st, 1988
- We DO NOT provide coolers - you CAN bring food/drinks - NO GLASS & NO GRILLS
- 12 people max - Babies & toddlers count as people
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Is boating experience required for a boat rental?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-68815P12
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Average 4.50 out of 5 stars based on 94 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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Yes, prior boating experience is required.
Feb 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Pontoon boat rental.
- instructions on how to operate boat.
- Life Vest.
- Boater's Safety Test.
- Gratuity.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 12 passenger Crab Island pontoon boat rental is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 12 passenger Crab Island pontoon boat rental will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pontoon boat rental
- Instructions on how to operate boat
- Life Vest
- Boater's Safety Test
- Gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Boats DO NOT come with drivers (captains) - call us to add one
- If you are driving the boat yourself -- Drivers MUST take a boat course if they are born ON or AFTER January 1st, 1988
- We DO NOT provide coolers - you CAN bring food/drinks - NO GLASS & NO GRILLS
- 12 people max - Babies & toddlers count as people
